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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.49, 1,638.75 and 608.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.49, 1,638.75 and 608.62 is: 912.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.49 : 1,638.75 = 608.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.49/1,638.75 = 608.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.49x = 1,638.75 × 608.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.49x = 997,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,367.83/1,092.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.93

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